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  • Botham confident about Anderson surpassing him as Englands leading Test wicket-taker

    English legend Sir Ian Botham has said that he is confident that James Anderson will surpass him as England's leading Test wicket-taker after the fast bowler took three more Test wickets against New Zealand to reach 301, 82 short of Botham's England record. Welcoming the Lancashire player to the exclusive 300 club, Botham said that he had told Anderson that his next target should be 384, then ...

  • Fergie slams Man City for not so surprising Mancini sacking

    Retiring Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has criticised arch rivals Manchester City for sacking Roberto Mancini from the post of manager, although he admitted the news had not come as a complete surprise to him. Stating that the decision to dismiss Mancini was wrong, the Scot, who takes charge of his 1,500th and final game as Reds boss at West Bromich Albion on Sunday, said that it is ...

  • ECB mulling over interviewing players linked to Rajasthan Royals following IPL spot fixing scandal

    In a response to the spot-fixing scandal that has rocked the Indian Premier League (IPL), the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) may reportedly arrange interview any player under its jurisdiction who has had links to the Rajasthan Royals. Three of the Royals players - Ankeet Chavan, Ajit Chandila and the former international seamer S Sreesanth - were arrested on Thursday along with 11 ...

  • Strauss backs big ego Pietersen for successful English Ashes prospects

    Former England captain Andrew Strauss has said that it is important for England to have star batsman Kevin Pietersen fully fit for a successful Ashes series, even though he has a big ego. Pietersen is currently sidelined with a knee problem and in his absence England struggled to 232 all out in the first innings of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, News.com.au reports. According to ...

  • Swanscombe and Greenhithe Town Council elects new Mayor

    SWANSCOMBE and Greenhithe Town Council has elected its new Mayor. Councillor Lorna Cross was elected and sworn in for 2013 to 2014 at the council's annual general meeting on Thursday (May 16). Cllr Cross takes over from Cllr Vic Openshaw and lives in Swanscombe as well as working in the health service and serving as a Justice of the Peace. She has represented Swanscombe ward ...


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Chicago

Chicago

Originally staged in 1975 and successfully revived in 1996, Chicago is probably the most cynical musical to ever hit Broadway. Its wicked combination of sex, media satire, and moral pessimism didnt play well during the era of Vietnam and Watergate, maybe because it hit a little too close to home. Now, in the age of reality TV and the media oversaturation of circus trials, it seems positive ... ...

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  • Man charged with aggravated burglary

    By Jaber Mohamed A man has been charged following a burglary in Golders Green. Lee Cyrus, also known as Ivan Leach, 48, of no fixed address, is accused of aggravated burglary. He allegedly carried out the crime in Rodborough Road on November 19 of last year. On Thursday May 16 he was charged by police in Camden with a total of 13 offences and is due to appear at Westminster ...

  • Horley call for volunteers to help wipe out an invader

    News Volunteers are being sought by Horley Town Council to help it wipe out an invader in the local landscape. The council is trying to eradicate the major weed problem of Himalayan Balsam, an invasive species found especially on river banks and waste land. The weed grows rapidly and spreads quickly, smothering other vegetation as it grows. Both banks of the River Mole that run ...

  • Forest YMCA to hold award ceremony for young people

    By Daniel Binns Forest YMCA in Walthamstow has announced it is to hold an award ceremony to celebrate the achievements of residents on its in-house work based programme. The ceremony is to honour those on its PACE (Practical Achievements in Creating Employment) programme, which is designed to develop vulnerable and homeless young adults aged between 16 and 30. Those who take part ...

  • Man wanted over three sexual assault claims on Kingston and Twickenham buses

    A suspected sex attacker is wanted by police after three alleged sexual assaults on board buses in Kingston and Twickenham. Metropolitan Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the offences, and are appealing to the public for information. The first offence happened at 2.20pm on Thursday, September 6, on board the K3 bus in Eden Street, ...

  • Man charged with knifepoint robbery

    By Jaber Mohamed A man has been charged with committing a robbery at knifepoint in Highgate. Lee Cyrus, also known as Ivan Leach, 48, of no fixed address, allegedly carried out the crime in Maybury Mews on November 30 of last year. On Thursday May 16 he was charged by police in Camden with a total of 13 offences and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on May 22 ...

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